Category: Technology

Around 8% of human DNA is made up of genetic sequences acquired from ancient viruses. These sequences, known as human endogenous retroviruses (or Hervs), date back hundreds of thousands to millions of years – with some even predating the emergence of Homo sapiens. Our latest research suggests that some ancient viral DNA sequences in the […]

The B-21 Raider in flight. Credit US Air Force The US Air Force releases the first official pics of the B-21 Raider in flight at Edwards Air Force Base. After its official debut on December 2, 2022, the B-21 Raider started flight testing and is steadily advancing toward becoming the core of the U.S. Air […]

Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed. Credit Mercedes-Benz Mercedes–AMG PureSpeed concept supercar, a radical open two-seater without a roof or windshield, was unveiled. The German automaker revealed the Concept Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed at a star-studded event in Monaco on Wednesday. Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed. Credit Mercedes-Benz The radical design concept marks the start of the exclusive Mythos seriesConcept Mercedes-AMG PureSpeed draws inspiration […]

Over 2,000 years ago, the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle came up with a way to build arguments. He called this “rhetoric” and described how logic in the text of an argument or speech, the needs and understanding of the audience, and the authority of the speaker could be used as strategies to persuade others. Rather […]

Further information See the full information on the Ernest Rutherford Fellowship, including terms of the fellowship and how to apply to be a 2025 fellow. Meet the Ernest Rutherford Fellows Star-forming radio galaxies: genesis, evolution, and impact Dr Beatriz Mingo, University of Hertfordshire Dr Mingo’s recent work with Low-Frequency Array (LOFAR), the revolutionary, pan-European radio […]

Strong but light, beautiful and precisely structured, feathers are the most complex skin appendage that ever evolved in vertebrates. Despite the fact humans have been playing with feathers since prehistory, there’s still a lot we don’t understand about them. Our new study found that some of the first animals with feathers also had scaly skin […]

Callum Skye.  CallumDesigns The Callum Skye all-electric vehicle will be revealed in London, on 22-23 May 2024, to make a global public debut at Concours on Savile Row. Callum Skye is designed to deliver an exciting driving experience on paved roads and rough terrain. Callum Skye is designed to deliver an exciting driving experience on […]

There are three ways to look for evidence of alien technological civilisations. One is to look out for deliberate attempts by them to communicate their existence, for example, through radio broadcasts. Another is to look for evidence of them visiting the Solar System. And a third option is to look for signs of large-scale engineering […]

The National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF), operated by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) RAL Space, is set to ensure that spacecraft up to seven tonnes will survive launch and the harsh conditions of space. It is based at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus and forms part of the STFC-supported Harwell Space Cluster. […]